Target keyword: AI crawler audit checklist

AI crawler audit checklist: prove your traffic funnel can be crawled

This checklist is designed for small sites that want to attract long-tail search traffic and AI-era discovery without manipulative tactics.

1. Crawl access

/robots.txt returns 200.
Public pages are not blocked by User-agent: *.
OAI-SearchBot policy is explicit if ChatGPT search visibility matters.
Training-use crawlers are handled separately from search crawlers.

2. Discovery files

/sitemap.xml lists all launch pages with canonical HTTPS URLs.
/llms.txt loads as plain text and includes curated core pages.
Each sitemap URL returns 200 or a deliberate canonical redirect.
Footer links expose sitemap, robots, and llms.txt where appropriate.

3. Page quality

Each page answers one specific query or job.
Every HTML page has a unique title, description, canonical, and visible H1.
Claims about crawlers link to official documentation where possible.
Generated content is reviewed for usefulness and accuracy.

4. Funnel measurement

Generator usage is tracked as an activation event.
Copy button clicks are tracked as a stronger activation event.
Audit or contact clicks are tracked as conversion intent.
Search Console is connected after launch so impressions can be measured.

Local proof: this site includes a verification script that checks core files, sitemap URLs, meta tags, internal links, robots rules, and tracking markers before deployment.